C
Average
Score: 47/100
Overall (traditional)
C+
Outcome Rating
58/100 · earnings-weighted

Luna Community College

2-Year Public
📍 Las Vegas, New Mexico 87701
ℹ️
Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 39%
Outcomes
C
47/100
Affordability
B+
77/100
Resources
C+
62/100
Experience
F
34/100
Prestige
F
13/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

757
Total Enrollment
39%
Graduation Rate
51%
Retention Rate
13.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$7,962
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Luna Community College ▼

79% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$237,089
Avg Monthly Rent
$918
1-Year Change
+10.4%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Luna Community College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$32,461
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$29,547
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
28.3%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
24.8%
Students receiving Pell grants

Earnings rank: 68th percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NM wage index 0.75). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Luna Community College

Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing—$81,009+0%#416 of 962#160—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities—$31,636-28%#924 of 947#854—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Luna Community College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $237,089
  • Avg rent near campus: $918/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 87701 (3.0% cap, Las Vegas)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $1,584 $3,000

Financial Aid

94%
Receive Any Aid
45%
Receive Pell Grants
6%
Take Out Loans
$7,962
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$6,274
$30,001 - $48,000$5,741
$48,001 - $75,000$5,831
$75,001 - $110,000$8,426
$110,001+$10,783

Student Demographics

757
Total Students
61%
Women
46%
Traditional Age (18-24)
79%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 12%
Hispanic 81%
Black 2%
Asian 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 79%
With Family 21%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~600 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 45%
Hybrid (Some Online) 20%
Fully Online 35%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 46%
25-64 (Adult) 32%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Luna Community College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Luna Community College?
Tuition at Luna Community College is $1,584 for in-state students and $3,000 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $7,962.
What is the graduation rate at Luna Community College?
The graduation rate at Luna Community College is 39%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Luna Community College a good school?
Luna Community College has a Repit College Score of 47/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (F): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Luna Community College?
Luna Community College has a total enrollment of 757 students.
Is there rental demand near Luna Community College?
Yes! Approximately 79% of students at Luna Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 600 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Las Vegas area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology